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Do you wish there was an alternative that allows you to turn those boring lights into a festive light show? Wish no more my friends, for Sunbeam has brought forth "The Lightbus". </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/1.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="166" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Packaging:</strong> <p>I received a box of Sunbeam Tech goodies via FedEx. The oversized box was stuffed with packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Well protected for shipment, everything arrived in seemingly great shape. (see what other toys they sent along in my upcoming reviews) <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/2.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left"><b>Features:</b> <p> All of the Sunbeam Lightbus' features can be found at <a href="http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/wed/Lightbus.HTML" target="blank">Sunbeam Tech's website</a>. </p> <ul> <li>Four-channel light controller with 5 lighting effects on each channel (on, off, sound control, HDD, fade in/out) enables 627 different combinations. You can connect more than one light on one channel to make your PC more versatile.</li> <li>2 modes of light alternation between channels.</li> <li>Each channel has a knob to control the brightness of the light.</li> <li>Compatible with any type of 12V light using molex connecters.</li> <li>Works as a fan controller with the channels in the "on" mode.</li> <li>Super bright LEDs on the panel indicating each channel's status.</li> <li>Sound control knob can adjust the sound sensitivity.</li> <li>Pre-assembled with aluminum faceplate.</li> <li>Input Voltage: DC 12V</li> <li>Output Voltage: 6V </li> <li>Mic Sound Sensibility >35db</li> <li>More features listed in the review below</li> </ul> <p align="left"><b>Function instruction:</b> <ol> <li> On: Press this button to turn on CCFLs or fans connected. Press again to turn off. On/Off switch</li> <li>H DD: Lights flash as the HDD light flashing so that you can learn the working status of your computer from the lights you like.</li> <li>ST: Lights fade in /out gradually.</li> <li>Sound: Lights will respond to the sound signals from your sound card.</li> <li>Knobs: Control the fan speed or the light brightness.</li> <li>ALT1 &ALT2: 2 different effects that make lighting rotate between channel 1 to channel 4.</li> <li>Sound knob: Adjust the sound sensitivity.</li> <li>LED indicator: Indicating status of the channel.</li> </ol> <p> <b>Retail Packaging:</b></p> <p> The Lightbus comes retail boxed in standard Sunbeam form. This includes rich graphics showing features and functionality as well as specifications. Noticeable as well as appreciated are a list of installation instructions on the box itself.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/3.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="196" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><br> <b>What You Get</b>:</p> <p align="left"> The Lightbus comes packaged in kit form with everything you need except for lights or fans. You'll receive the 5.25" bay controller, an instruction sheet, a package of hardware, four output harnesses, a "Y" Molex passthrough, a "Y" mic passthrough, and a 2 pin extension cable. The hardware pack contains six bolts to secure the controller in the bay (only four are needed).</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/4.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="174" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/5.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>A Closer Look</b>:</p> <p align="left"> A look at the front panel of the controller gives you a small idea of what it's capable of. This thing has more dials and switches than a jet fighter. Each of the four channels can be individually adjusted for light brilliancy, on/off, HDD activity, and fade in/out functions. The Alt1 and Alt2 buttons give you additional choices of what "light show" you want your lights/fans to perform. Lastly, the sound knob adjusts the sound sensitivity when the mic line is hooked up to your soundcard. All in all, Sunbeam claims 625 different combinations and I don't doubt that a bit.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/6.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="150" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">On the backside of the aluminum "U" shaped controller, the PCB seems fairly simple for all of the functions it performs. It is uncluttered and easy to work with when plugging in or taking out your harnesses. Here you see the four pin outputs along side the mic input and Molex connections.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/7big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/7.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="136" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/sunbeam.php"></a> <a href="lightbus/sunbeam.php">Next (Installation & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>